DLC Meeting – January 19th, 2023 – Agenda
DRAFT
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: The notice requirements of C. 231, P.L. 1975, have been met by transmitting the notice of Regular Meeting to the Commissioner’s official newspaper on February 2, 2022 posting the notice where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.
ROLL CALL
| PRESENT | ABSENT | |
| Allenhurst | ||
| Asbury Park | ||
| Deal | ||
| Interlaken | ||
| Loch Arbour | ||
| Neptune | ||
| Ocean |
Resolution #23-001 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Clerk to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Jessie M. Joseph as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 at the rate of $7,500.00 annually.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 19, 2023
Resolution #23-002 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman
Nomination of _________ by ____________; seconded by __________(consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by ______; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ___________ be and he/she is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2023 or until his/her successor has been duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-003 – Resolution to Appoint Vice-Chairman
Nomination of _________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by_____; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ________________be and he/she is hereby appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2023 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-004 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer
Nomination of ________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by______; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ____________be and he/she is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2023 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
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January 19, 2023
Resolution #23-005 – Resolution to Appoint Deputy Treasurer
Nomination of ______ by _______; seconded by________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by_____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2023 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-006 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary
Nomination of ________ by ________; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by _____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2023 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
The Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the Commission 2023 Officers.
Resolution #23-007– Resolution to Appoint Attorney
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, the appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulate by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 19, 2023
Hunt Parry, Esq. as Attorney for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 at the rate of $250.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for other Commission business and litigation at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-008 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, this appointment is being made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Leon S. Avakian, Inc., as Commission Engineer for the year 2023 at the same hourly rate
presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission Clerk at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-009 – Resolution to Appoint Auditor
Offered by:________ Seconded by:_______
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 and to conduct the 2022 Annual Audit; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 19, 2023
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of
Robert A. Hulsart and Company as Auditor for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 at the rate of $2,000.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-010 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, this appointment is being made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of
Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Waters Consulting Services as the Environmental Consultant for the year 2023, at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean
Resolution #23-011 – Resolution Appointing Environmental Consultant for Special
Projects
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need from time to time to engage the services of an Environmental Consultant to assist the Deal Lake Commission for special projects; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2023 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
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WHEREAS, this appointment is being made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Princeton Hydro, Inc., as the Environmental Consultant for special projects for the 2023, at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-012 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
BE IT RESOLVED that The Coaster is designated as the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission and that the Asbury Park Press be designated as the secondary official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-013 – Resolution to set Meeting Schedule for 2023
Offered by:________ Seconded by:_______
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that the following 2023 Schedule is hereby designated as the official Regular Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission. Meeting dates are as follows:
February 16 July 20
March 16 August 17
April 20 September 2
May 18 October 19
June 15 November (No Meeting)
December 7
Reorganization meeting for 2024 – January 18, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED that meetings will take place at the Borough of Interlaken Municipal Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Workshop Meetings – beginning at 6:30 PM or as otherwise advertised; Public Meetings – beginning at 7:00 PM or as otherwise advertised and
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Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be published in the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-014 – Resolution to Establish Cash Management Plan
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 8, Laws of 1982, the Deal Lake Commission is required to adopt a Cash Management Plan, including the Designation of a Depository or Depositories.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, a joint meeting of the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey, that Manasquan Savings Bank and Cash Management Fund of the State of New Jersey, or their successors be and are hereby designated as official depositories of Commission funds for the year 2023; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Central Jersey Bank and Investor Savings Bank be named as alternate depositories of Commission funds.
BE IT RESOLVED that the following accounts, together with the person or persons authorized to make withdrawals from said accounts are hereby authorized to be maintained:
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NO. SIGNATURES
General Account ****** Chairman or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
NJ Cash Management Fund ***.*****9891 Chairman or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Chief Financial
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds of the Commission shall be invested in interest bearing accounts. The Treasurer shall see that minimum funds shall be maintained in any non-interest bearing accounts in such amounts as the Treasurer shall deem necessary to provide the orderly transition of business by the Commission and to take advantage of any services provided to the Commission by the depository through maintenance of minimum balances in said accounts where the Treasurer deems it in the best interest of the Commission to do so. All other monies shall be invested in interest bearing accounts, in investments in which municipal funds may lawfully be invested or in the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund in such accounts and at such times, from time to time, and the Treasurer shall deem in the best interest of the Commission; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be supplied to the Deal Lake Commission Auditor.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-015 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified webmaster to maintain our website; and
WHEREAS, Ken McGee has performed these services for the Commission competently and diligently.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that Ken McGee be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 at the rate of $800.00 annually, paid quarterly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Mr. McGee for his information and the Chief Financial Officer for her action.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-016 – Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 1, 2022 (Deal does not vote)
Offered by:______ Seconded by:_____
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on December 1, 2022 be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #23-017 – Resolution to approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__ Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 19, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
- 319(H) Grant – Update
- New 319 Grant Phase I with NJIT – Update
- Nobility Crest – Update
- Shoreline Protection/Education – Update
- Goose/Carp Remediation – Update
- Clean Water Action – Update
- Restoration of 4 lakes/ponds west of Wickapecko and Seaview Mall – Update
- Water Testing: Monmouth University and Monmouth County – Update
- New DEP Grant – Stormwater Management Grant Update
- JCP&L Violation – Update
NEW BUSINESS
COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to open the meeting to the public – ______ moves, seconded by______ (consensus vote)
Comments, if any
Motion to close the public hearing – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
ADJOURN – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)